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Get Ready for a New Culinary Adventure at Hazlet Cafe with Tanya Haukeness!
We are thrilled to announce that Tanya Haukeness is now leasing the Hazlet Cafe to serve up delicious food to our community and area! Hazlet Cafe will be open full time starting Sept 9th with hours from 9-3PM NEW CONTACT # 306-671-7155 Soft Opening this THURSDAY AUG 29TH during the Hazlet Market on Main Street! Deep Fried Food available* Source: Hazlet Cafe Related Links: Village of Hazlet - Link to the Village of Hazlet page for more information about the community and loc
Aug 28, 20241 min read


Hitching Post Restaurant Opens in Gull Lake
The " Hitching Post Restaurant " is the new name for the Gull Lake Esso Restaurant on the #1 Highway at Gull Lake. For those who like to get a head start in the morning, the restaurant will be open for breakfast from 6 in the morning. Stop by for lunch or dinner, or indulge in a cup of coffee and a slice of homemade pie, if you are in search of an appetizing home-cooked meal. They will be open seven days a week until 8 p.m. Visit the Hitching Post Restaurant in Gull Lake and
Aug 26, 20241 min read


2024 Wiener Wednesday: InCyte Environmental Services Raises $2,800 for Community Organizations
InCyte Environmental Services completed its "2024 Wiener Wednesday" community fundraising event. Pam Kirwan, the owner, posted an update on the Incyte Facebook earlier today announcing the success of this year's fundraising. The event raised $2,800.00, which will be given back to the following community organizations: $1,000.00 dollars will be used to support a movie at the SWT Lyceum Theatre. $700.00 dollars will be used to fund the Carnival at the Gull Lake Market on Septe
Aug 22, 20241 min read


Community Spotlight: FAST TRUCKING and Glenn Metz's Generous Donation to Autumn House
Administrator Samantha Shackleton (L) Cook Kim Hay (R) A huge thank you to Glenn Metz and FAST TRUCKING for their 4-H beef donation to Autumn House. Autumn House really appreciates your generosity and support. The Autumn House auxiliary, along with nine other couples, paid for the cutting and wrapping. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Jo Ann Allison Related Links: For more information and resources related to the community spotlight on FAST TRUCKING and Glenn Metz's generous
Aug 14, 20241 min read


Understanding Your Role: Municipal Governance 101 Webinar for Potential Town Council Candidates
Municipal elections will take place on November 13. Are you considering running for town council? It's an excellent way to contribute to your community. I spent several years on town council, and here are some things to consider if you want to run for council. Sitting on town council is both an educational experience and a time commitment. Terms last four years, during which time you must attend council and committee meetings. Sitting on Town Council entails more than simply
Aug 13, 20241 min read


Celebrating Excellence: Small Town Marketing & Communication Award Winners in SEDA 2024 Awards of Excellence
Lindsay Alliban (R) accepting award on behalf of Town of Gull Lake, RM, of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael and RM of Webb The Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance 2024 Awards of Excellence recognized the municipalities of Town of Gull Lake, RM of Gull Lake, RM of Carmichael, and RM of Webb with the Marketing & Communication Award (population under 5,000). The Gull Lake and Rural Regional Alliance collaborated to establish the Invest Gull Lake website in order to promote th
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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People Who Built Gull Lake: Joe Ohlheiser
Ohlheiser's Meat Market -1910. L-R - RoseOhlheiser, Joe Ohlheiser, Philip Zettel, unknown When people think about the builders of early Gull Lake, they often picture merchants, farmers, and town founders. But some community builders wore several hats. One was Joe Ohlheiser, an early businessman, musician and settler whose contributions extended far beyond his butcher shop. Early Business Roots Joe Ohlheiser was among Gull Lake's earliest business owners. By 1907 he owned a me
Nov 7


Gull Lake Teams Advance as Volleyball Playoffs Begin
Volleyball playoff season is here, and Gull Lake will be represented at both the junior and senior levels as teams compete for district and provincial opportunities. Junior Girls Advance to District Championship The Gull Lake junior girls volleyball team has earned a spot in the SWAC Junior Girls District Championship after advancing through sectional playoffs. The team will compete in Hazlet on November 7 alongside Centennial, Frontier, Leader, and the host team. Gull Lake w
Nov 3


People Who Built Gull Lake: William Green
Homesteaders travelling south from Gull Lake in the early settlement era. The arrival of new settlers helped shape the community William Green worked to develop in the early 1900s. Every town has people whose names quietly shaped its future. In Gull Lake's early years, few played a more important role in that process than William Green. An American from Fort Benton, Montana, Green served as the land agent for Conrad and Price, the men who purchased the former "76" Ranch holdi
Nov 1
Upcoming Events in Gull Lake and Area

SWT Lyceum Theatre to Host Grey Cup Party in Gull LakeSun, Nov 15SWT Lyceum Theatre
Multiple DatesShaunavon's Christmas Craft & Trade Show12 days to the eventFri, Nov 27The Shaunavon Elks Hall

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